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ENG vs IND 2nd Test Match Prediction: Who Will Win Today’s Match Between India And England?

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ENG vs IND 2nd Test Match Prediction [Source: @BCCI, @englandcricket/x.com]ENG vs IND 2nd Test Match Prediction [Source: @BCCI, @englandcricket/x.com]

India and England are all set to lock horns in the second Test of the five-match series from July 2 to 6 at Edgbaston, Birmingham. The live action will kick off off at 3:30 PM IST.

India

India bossed large parts of the opening Test but still ended up on the wrong side of the result. Shubman Gill’s men had the game in their pocket until it slipped out in the crunch moments. Heading into Edgbaston, they will need to fix those final-hour nerves.

With Jasprit Bumrah likely to be rested to manage workload, Mohammed Siraj is set to lead the attack. Arshdeep Singh could come in for variety with his left-arm angle. Prasidh Krishna leaked runs in Leeds and could be swapped for Akash Deep, while the likes of Nitish Reddy and Kuldeep Yadav are also in contention to bolster balance. It is now or never because 2-0 scoreline will be a mountain to climb.

England

On the other hand, England may have trailed for most of the first Test but true to the Bazball blueprint, they delivered when it mattered. Stokes' men chased down a mammoth 371 at Headingley, flexing nerves of steel. The skipper has backed his XI and announced an unchanged lineup for Edgbaston.

With momentum on their side and their attack clicking when needed, England will be eyeing a 2-0 cushion to put India under the pump.

ENG vs IND Head-to-Head in Tests

Categories
India
England
Matches Played137
137
Matches Won35
52
Matches Lost52
35
Matches Drawn
50
50

How Will The Edgbaston Pitch Behave?

The Edgbaston wicket will serve up a classic English cocktail of pace, bounce and swing early on. Days 1 and 2 will belong to the seamers, especially with the Dukes ball moving around. As the sun starts to peek out and the game rolls into Day 3 and 4, batting becomes easier. Expect partnerships to build and big scores to pop up. But Day 5 could see the pitch wear out, bringing spinners into the mix with variable bounce and rough patches. Teams chasing have had the upper hand here so, expect the toss-winning captain to bowl first.

Players To Watch Out For In IND vs ENG 2nd Test

India

Yashasvi Jaiswal

Yashasvi Jaiswal smashed a commanding ton in the first Test and now has 809 runs at an average of 42.58 and a strike rate of 61.94 in his last 10 matches. If he gets going again, England’s bowlers will be chasing leather.

Rishabh Pant

Rishabh Pant’s counterattacking twin tons at Leeds were textbook chaos. He now has 781 runs in his last 10 Tests at an average of 43.39 and a strike rate of 73.81. If England offer width, they better bring spare balls.

Mohammed Siraj

With Bumrah likely rested, Mohammed Siraj becomes India’s spearhead. He has picked up 26 wickets in his last 9 matches at an economy of 3.95 and a strike rate of 57.73. Expect him to bring the heat at Edgbaston.

England

Joe Root

Joe Root is in the form of his life as he has scored 956 runs in his last 10 matches at an average of 59.75 and strike rate of 70.19. Whether he is reverse-scooping or cover-driving, he is the backbone of this side.

Harry Brook

Harry Brook has become England’s enforcer in the middle: 972 runs at 57.18 with a blazing strike rate of 89.75 in his last 10 Tests. India must remove him early or risk being steamrolled.

Brydon Carse

Brydon Carse is the quiet assassin with 31 wickets in just 6 matches at an economy of 3.61 and a stunning strike rate of 38.16. His pace and bounce rattled India at Headingley, and he will be licking his lips at Edgbaston.

Today’s Match Prediction: ENG vs IND 2nd Test

India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant, Mohammed Siraj
England: Joe Root, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse

ENG vs IND 1st Test: Predicted Score

Predicted first innings score: 300-330
Predicted second innings score: 270-300
Predicted third innings score: 250-280
Predicted fourth innings score: 260-290

Predicted Result: Depending on the conditions, the team bowling first will have an edge in the match.